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Michael Bisping suggests rematch for UFC Fight Night 251 winner Jared Cannonier next

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:37:25 +0000

Michael Bisping would like to see Jared Cannonier run things back with a familiar foe after UFC Fight Night 251. Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid when he rallied to finish Gregory Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in Saturday’s headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Cannonier admits that by looking at the landscape at 185 pounds, he’s unsure what’s next.

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Gregory Rodrigues issues statement blaming weight cut for UFC Fight Night 251 loss

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:35:45 +0000

Gregory Rodrigues believes his weight cut played a factor in his UFC Fight Night 251 loss. This past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was finished by Jared Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) in Round 4 of their main event. Rodrigues dropped Cannonier twice in Round 1, but appeared to fatigue as the rounds went on. Rodrigues revealed that the cut down to 185 pounds hampered his performance.

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Jacqueline Cavalcanti has two callouts after UFC Fight Night 251

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:58:24 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Jacqueline Cavalcanti beat Julia Avila with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Cavalcanti, whose win sent Avila into retirement – something she decided ahead of the fight. Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Julia Avila Result: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Julia Avila via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Updated records: Cavalcanti (9-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Avila (9-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) Key stats: Cavalcanti outstruck Avila 75-57. She was a 10-1 betting favorite.

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After 11 takedowns at UFC Fight Night 251, Rafael Estevam not sure why anyone would grapple with him

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:39:50 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Rafael Estevam beat Jesus Aguilar with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Estevam, who stayed unbeaten and won at flyweight without a weight issue in the UFC for the first time.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3541: Jason Jackson, Kade Ruotolo interviews, UFC Fight Night 251 recap

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:24:49 +0000

Monday’s episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,541, the guys welcomed in a pair of fantastic guests: PFL’s Jason Jackson and ONE Championship’s Kade Ruotolo . The fellas also recapped the UFC Fight Night 251 event and more. Tune in!

MMA Junkie Radio #3541: Jason Jackson, Kade Ruotolo interviews, UFC Fight Night 251 recap – MMA Junkie

Andre Petroski working on fight-life balance with kindergarten school work, Bo Nickal callout

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:07:52 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Andre Petroski beat Rodolfo Vieira with a unanimous decision Saturday to open up the main card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Petroski, who made a big callout of Bo Nickal in the middleweight division. Andre Petroski def. Rodolfo Vieira Result: Andre Petroski def. Rodolfo Vieira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Petroski (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) def

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Elijah Smith gave serious thought to tapping from Vince Morales’ choke at UFC Fight Night 251

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:54:24 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Elijah Smith beat Vince Morales with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Smith, the son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, who won his promotional debut. Elijah Smith def

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Jose Delgado: Debut KO at UFC Fight Night 251 just a preview of coming attractions

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:37:31 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Jose Delgado beat Connor Matthews with a first-round knockout Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Delgado, who picked up a vicious finish in his UFC debut, but was denied a post-fight bonus – all four of which went to fighters on the main card. Jose Delgado def. Connor Matthews Result: Jose Delgado def.

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UFC Fight Night 251 video: Every finish from Las Vegas, including a no-tap nap

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:25:51 +0000

If you wanted a well-rounded set of matchups, UFC Fight Night 251 delivered this past Saturday. The promotion’s return to Las Vegas had a little bit of everything: Heel hooks, naps, close call grinders, bloody battles, head-splitting KOs … And now you can relive all of them above. UFC Fight Night 251 finishes: Jared Cannonier def.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Jared Cannonier’s big win, Nicksick vs. Strickland, UFC Seattle preview, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:18:55 +0000

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Matthew Wells and Mike Bohn will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m.

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